Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped up all of their OTA sessions of the 2013 season they head into next week with eight of their nine 2013 draft picks under contract, as only fourth-round quarterback Landry Jones remains unsigned.

This past week the Steelers signed linebacker Jarvis Jones, running back Le\’Veon Bell and defensive end Nick Williams, and all of their contracts have been filed with the NFLPA.

Below is a look at all eight of the rookie contracts, and it should be noted that the contract of Jarvis Jones is fully guaranteed and also includes a fifth-year club option in addition.

Now that the $5.5 million base salary of Willie Colon is off the books, the Steelers have a little more than $4.2 million of cap space to work with moving forward with their Rule of 51, which is plenty of room to get an extension or two done before the start of the 2013 season.

Keep in mind that displacement is still in play with the Rule of 51 in addition, so that means there is also plenty of room to add a veteran player or two, especially if those players agree to one-year qualified contracts that come with reduced cap charges.

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Thanks, I know these numbers were already known but its nice to see them all laid out like that. I’m a little surprised they gave Jarvis a fully guaranteed deal, the breaking point last year was right after the 16th pick they only got 3 years guaranteed i think. but when it happened so quickly I figured they must have given it to him. Hopefully he is as good as they think he is, and stays healthy for 4 years.

nikgreene

Any idea why there is a delay with completing Landry Jones’ contract?

Shea Fahr

As quick as everyone else fell into the slot system, I will agree with you that this is most curious…

SteelersDepot

Might be guaranteed amount or offset language. Not much to negotiate.

Shea Fahr

I would think he will be fine. He needs a bit more sand in the pants but the talent is there. He obviously has plenty of time to develop considering the talent he went against in the SEC week in and week out.

Jefferson_St_Joe

The rule of 51 goes away when the season starts, correct? Therefore, they have to account for 55-57 players when you count IR & PUP guys which puts them back real close to the cap.

SteelersDepot

Real close to the cap? The final two roster spots will not even eat up $1M and you are forgetting that a few in the top 51 right now wont make the final 53 which will offset a lot of that.

Matthew Marczi

Exactly as Dave said. For example, Jonathan Dwyer, Plaxico Burress, Stevenson Sylvester, Greg Warren, Brian Moorman, and David Johnson can all be considered on the bubble for a roster spot at the moment. Most of them would only offer marginal return in terms of cap savings (Dwyer being the largest of course with the RFA contract), but if some of these players don’t end up making the roster, it will help offset the additional costs (52nd and 53rd players, IR, practice squad), making them negligible. If the Steelers release Justin King before the season starts, they could save over $300K after displacement if I’m not mistaken.

Eddy

I’m surprised the Steelers gave a fully guaranteed contact to Jarvis too.

Last year Cincinnati drafted Dre Kirkpatrick at 17 and he only had the first 3 years guaranteed. I was expecting the Steelers to keep the 17th overall pick as a non-fully guaranteed contact.

Dan

So who are the prime candidates for extentions?

SteelersDepot

Maybe not “prime”, but Ziggy & Emmanuel are guys that might be considered.

Christopher Wilkes

It’s gotta be Ziggy. Even though he’s barely been an ok starter I’d say it’s a must need to resign him. I’d imagine he won’t command a huge contract either. I’d be very surprised if Clark, Keisel, or Worilds contracts are touched until the end of the season, if they’re even resigned. Maybe Al Woods plays well enough in the preseason and gets an extension. Like the mod said, Sanders is a possibility too, but I think with his already elevated salary the Steelers will look to see how well he performs, which if he plays well the Steelers will lose him, lol.

steeltown

In addition to the names below.. I’d add Clark (1yr extension)

Dan

I’d imagine any of these possibilities are end-of-camp options after we see how the guys are playing this year. Sitting at my computer in California, I don’t know if Ziggy is the type of guy who will work even harder once he’s paid or the type that will slack off. But the guys who work with him every day should have a better feel about that. At this point the only guy I’d feel really comfortable about extending long term is Pouncey, but I reckon he’s got a couple more years left on his deal.

Dan

I like Clark, but I think we’d be better to hold on him. If current trends continue, he won’t command big money next year even if has a great season due to his age. I’d rather roll over as much cap money as we’re allowed until next year and spend the rest on some extension that may cost more in 2013 but saves money in 2014.

Ahmad

I think after the 2nd or 3rd preseason game we might see a guy like Ziggy Hood extended and who knows. Clark might get an extra year tacked on.

Michael Mazanowski

I’m going to buy some tags only got $20 in my pocket! Thrift shop…

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